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January 5, 2015
PRODUCTS: December 2014
APP OF THE MONTHThe patents are filed, and production is just starting to ramp up on the very simple, very effective new FryerGate fryer accessory. The all-stainless units, which include side-by-side, spring-loaded gates over the fryer vat, just drop in place covering the entire open surface of the fryer and create an instant barrier between…
January 5, 2015
Paper, Packaging Distributors Join Forces
Two major paper distributors are merging. Unisource Worldwide and xpedx will join forces and create a new publicly traded company. The definitive agreement was signed by xpedx parent International Paper and by UWW Holdings, the holding company of Unisource and owned indirectly by an affiliate of Bain Capital and by Georgia-Pacific. Norcross, Ga.-based Unisource is…
January 5, 2015
Halton Opens Office in Singapore
The growing market for its ventilation systems for the kitchens in Singapore’s hotels, casinos and sports venues has led Halton Group to open an office there, the 30th country in which it operates. Halton had been handling its sales from Malaysia, but created the new, separate Singapore branch to better organize its service and oversee…
January 5, 2015
NAFEM Votes In New Officers
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers elected a new slate of officers and enhanced its board of directors during the group’s annual Meeting and Management Workshop Feb. 7-10 in New Orleans. President: Michael Whiteley, CFSP, Hatco Corp. President-Elect: Kevin Fink, CFSP, Ice-O-Matic Secretary/Treasurer: Joe Carlson, CFSP, Lakeside Mfg. Eva-Marie Fox, T&S Brass &…
January 5, 2015
Star Hires Kearins As V.P./G.M.
Brian Kearins has joined Star Mfg. as vice president and general manager. Kearins will be working with David Brewer, chief operation officer-Middleby Foodservice Group, on sales and operational initiatives related to the six brands in the Star portfolio. “Brian’s track record, ability to meet goals and get results speaks for itself. His past experience in…
January 5, 2015
U.K.’s Prezzo Builds On Success
London-based Prezzo Restaurants will open up to 30 new pizza and pasta restaurants this year after serving up a healthy rise in profits and unit growth in 2013. The casual-dining chain opened 28 new sites last year as it expanded to 237 outlets across the U.K., as far north as Aberdeen, Scotland, to the southern…
January 5, 2015
Vulcan/ITW FEG Announces Personnel Changes In Chain And Steam Cooking Units
Vulcan/ITW Food Equipment Group has enhanced its sales and business-development team with three new appointments. Tim Welsh, a 10-year company veteran, has been promoted to the post of sales director-Chain Cooking Business unit. He is now responsible for managing and coordinating several initiatives for Vulcan’s recently formed Chain and Retail division. He also will oversee…
January 5, 2015
The Cheesecake Factory Plans Expansion In Asia
The Cheesecake Factory sees opportunity in Asia. The Calabasas Hills, Calif., chain has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Hong Kong-based Maxim’s Caterers to build and operate its restaurants. The agreement provides for the development of at least 14 restaurants over the next 10 years in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, with the…
January 5, 2015
Diversified Foodservice Supply Acquires Restaurant Parts & More
Diversified Foodservice Supply has acquired Restaurant Parts & More, a Springboro, Ohio-based distributor of foodservice parts, supplies and accessories to foodservice chains and franchisees. RPM joins companies including AllPoints Foodservice Parts and Supplies, Franklin Machine Products, Tundra Restaurant Supply and Mill Hardware in the portfolio of Mount Prospect, Ill.-based DFSI. Rick Jones and Robbin Krauser,…
January 5, 2015
Koontz Joins Mobile Fixture
Industry veteran Danny Koontz, who spent 36 years with Ruby Tuesday, has moved from the operations side of the foodservice business and joined Mobile Fixture, an Alabama-based E&S dealer. As the firm’s new v.p.-business development, Koontz will work out of the 87-year-old company’s Knoxville, Tenn., branch. Mobile, which had 2013 sales of more than $39…
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